An accomplished cinematographer with over a decade’s experience under his belt, Sylvester Fonseca graduated from the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in 2013 and has since worked across the world of advertisement, cinema and OTT.
Sylvester’s ever-developing portfolio includes the highly acclaimed AMAR SINGH CHAMKILA, his first collaboration with director Imtiaz Ali; KENNEDY, which premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival and was the culmination of a long-standing collaboration with one of India's finest storytellers, Anurag Kashyap; and noteworthy fictional narratives ranging from LUST STORIES to SACRED GAMES. His debut feature, ISLAND CITY, won praise at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival.
Also a prolific contributor to the advertising industry to which he credits his origin, Sylvester continually collaborates with leading ad filmmakers, creating some of the most memorable and successful advertising campaigns - FEVICOL, DREAM 11 and ARIEL’s viral #ShareTheLoad amongst them.
Sylvester’s studied talent and evolving creative vision have established him as one of India's leading cinematographers at a young stage. In 2024, he won his second Filmfare award and was also inducted into the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC). He consistently seeks to innovate and elevate cinematic storytelling via his visual language.
Email : sylvester.fonseca@gmail.com